Do we really need a Multimodal Construction Grammar?
Do we really need a Multimodal Construction Grammar?
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我们真的需要多模态构造语法吗?
DOI:
10.1515/lingvan-2016-0095
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发表时间:
2017
影响因子:
1.1
通讯作者:
Alexander Ziem
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作者:
Alexander Ziem
Abstract A multimodal construction is said to be a conventional pairing of a complex form, comprising at least a verbal and a kinetic element, with a specific meaning or a specific function. Do we need a new constructional approach to account for such multimodal constructions? What are the challenges to account for multimodality? The aim of this contribution is to provide a precise notion ‘multimodal construction’ and, on this basis, to indicate possible pathways for future investigations. The paper opts for cautiously extending the scope of existing constructional approaches in order to include non-linguistic meaningful behavior. In particular, it is argued that even though Construction Grammar invites for treating multimodal on a par with linguistic constructions, there is a huge lack of substantial empirical support to arrive at a more detailed and data-based understanding of the nature of multimodal constructions.